Are you passionate about helping people learn, grow and achieve their goals?<br> Can you inspire and motivate adult learners to reach their full potential?<br> Are you looking for flexible, casual teaching opportunities?<br><br> If so, we'd love to hear from you.<br><br> We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and committed Tutors to join our Learning and Skills Service at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.<br><br> We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of teaching in one or more of the following subject areas: <ul><li>Hospitality & Catering</li><li>Team Leading</li><li>Supporting Teaching & Learning</li><li>Health & Social Care</li><li>Residential Care</li><li>DIY</li></ul><br><strong>About Us</strong><br> At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we are dedicated to supporting local residents and businesses to achieve their full potential. Through high-quality learning opportunities, we aim to increase prosperity, wellbeing and community cohesion across the borough, creating a brighter future for all.<br><br> Ofsted (2023) judged the service as being a ‘good’ learning provider and we now strive to become recognised as outstanding in all that we do.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br> As a Casual Tutor, you will play a key role in planning, delivering and evaluating engaging learning programmes. You will support adult learners to develop their skills, achieve recognised qualifications where appropriate, and meet their personal and professional goals.<br><br> For further information about the role and the essential criteria, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.<br><br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> We pride ourselves on being a great place to work where colleagues are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive difference.<br> In return, we offer: <ul><li>An hourly rate of £18.62 up to £19.58</li><li>An additional paid hour for every two hours of teaching to support preparation, marking, CPD etc</li><li>Access to learning and development opportunities</li><li>Discounts at a wide range of high street and online retailers</li><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment </li></ul><br><strong>Additional Information</strong><br> Please note that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the recruitment process.<br><br> This is a casual position, with work offered as and when required to support the needs of the service.<br><br> If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact:<br><strong>Samantha Woodward, Curriculum Manager</strong><br><a href="mailto:samantha.woodward@stockton.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.woodward@stockton.gov.uk</a><br> 01642 524203<br><br> We are intending to hold interviews during the week commencing 28 September 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will receive notification via North East Jobs.<br><br> Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Important Applicant Guidance</strong><br><br><strong>Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:</strong> You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.<br><strong><br> Application Updates and Communication: </strong>All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘<a href="mailto:DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK" target="_blank">DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK</a>’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.<br><br><strong>Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): </strong>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.<br><br><strong>Right to Work:</strong> All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.<br><br><strong>Council Principles: </strong>The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.<br><br><strong>Limitations:</strong> Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.<p><strong>Attachments</strong></p><ul><li><a href="" target="_blank">SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf</a></li><li><a href="" target="_blank">Tutor - JD & PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="" target="_blank">Tutor - Known Risks Form - September 2026.pdf</a></li></ul>